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Images of America: Michigan
Detroit: 1860-1899
With over 230 photographs, Detroit 1860-1899 encompasses a visual history of the city before the birth of the automobile industry.
In this rare and unprecedented collection, discover Detroit as it once was, with the people and industries that flourished in this community prior to the twentieth century. With over 230 photographs, Detroit 1860-1899 encompasses a visual history of the city before the birth of the automobile industry. Join Mr. Poremba on a trip down memory lane to the beginnings of the Motor City. Witness its growth and change, and its lasting contributions to our nation's history. Detroit 1860-1899 will be enjoyed by young and old, resident and visitor alike.
In this rare and unprecedented collection, discover Detroit as it once was, with the people and industries that flourished in this community prior to the twentieth century. With over 230 photographs, Detroit 1860-1899 encompasses a visual history of the city before the birth of the automobile industry. Join Mr. Poremba on a trip down memory lane to the beginnings of the Motor City. Witness its growth and change, and its lasting contributions to our nation's history. Detroit 1860-1899 will be enjoyed by young and old, resident and visitor alike.
- GenresHistoryPhotography
128 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1998
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February 8, 2026
I was intrigued by this book because this is when my great grandparents arrived in Detroit. I enjoyed the photographs. And learned a few things about the big city I live near.
November 2, 2020
The good old days
I thought I wanted to die in the 1960s, but I'd rather live in the 1860s after reading this. Recommend.
I thought I wanted to die in the 1960s, but I'd rather live in the 1860s after reading this. Recommend.
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